See, the problem is, that when I run firefox, the VM and mem use both go up around 200MB. And with that, one of the svchost.exes goes up to around 150MB. So, I reasoned that it had something to do with running applications. Except when I exit firefox, svchost stays at around 150MB. And this slows my computer down, it actually takes some time for Windows to open a Word, and just generally use the computer. So the only thing that I could think of doing was restarting the computer.

So, my next question. Is there some way for me to do something about that svchost hogging all my virtual memory?

Svchost.exe is a vital dll monitor MS uses but can also be a malware loophole. Make sure you have no malware on your system. If your system has adequate spec for the OS and applications you're using you should not be having VM issues.
Keep in mind too that the more pages you have open simultaneously with FF, the more memory it will use.

There is a small program called "autoruns" that lets you disable anything that is loaded on start-up, including the stuff in those svc-processes. You'll probably have to google for the name of each .dll to make sure wether they are required or not and in the right place, which might take a while.

There are also other programs (can't remember the name) that check the files run at start-up and give an estaimte of wether they are dangerous or not.

MrFancypants;4036133There is a small program called "autoruns" that lets you disable anything that is loaded on start-up, including the stuff in those svc-processes. You'll probably have to google for the name of each .dll to make sure wether they are required or not and in the right place, which might take a while.
There are also other programs (can't remember the name) that check the files run at start-up and give an estaimte of wether they are dangerous or not.

WinPatrol is a good (and free) program which offers those services and some protection to boot.

Interact

About

DBolical

GameFront

The best serving of video game culture, since 1998. Whether you're looking for the biggest collection of PC gaming files on the planet, tools, tips or advice, GameFront has you covered. Browse through over 145,000 mods, maps, tools and more. Game on!